The new curriculum and admission requirements is being implemented for the Fall 2016 semester. ALL students will apply for the Associate Degree (RN) five semester program and will have the option of taking the licensure exam for practical nursing to work as a LPN after the third semester, if they desire. If not, any student may continue for the remaining two semesters and upon graduation, take the RN licensure exam. This new curriculum is designed as a one-plus-one program that will allow students to exit to work in the healthcare field after three semesters or continue on in their education to complete the RN program. Please note that there will no longer be a Practical Nursing Program, just the option to test for a PN license.

Approval

Associate Degree Nursing – Upon successful completion of the ADN program, the student is awarded an Associate in Applied Science Degree.

Practical Nursing – Upon successful completion of the PN program, the student is awarded a certificate in Practical Nursing.

Associate Degree or Practical Nursing – Upon successful completion of the program of studies in either the Associate Degree or Practical Nursing Programs, the graduate may be eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination, upon approval by the Alabama Board of Nursing.